Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council.

March 11, 2016

16:30

Moscow

The participants discussed in detail
the efforts to resolve the situation in Syria, including in the context of the talks that will begin soon in Geneva under UN aegis. The participants noted the importance of having all parties represented at the talks, including the Syrian
Kurds.

The safety of Russian establishments abroad was also discussed at the meeting.
This issue has become particularly relevant following hooligan-style attacks on Russian diplomatic missions in Ukraine.

Domestic socioeconomic issues were
also on the agenda, and the meeting looked too at the issue of doping in Russian sport.